
FIGHT DIRECTION
We bring together artistry and safety to support performers, creatives, and productions at every stage. With expertise rooted in both historical research and modern stagecraft, we provide a comprehensive suite of services tailored to theatre, dance, opera and performance art. ​
Our team members have worked as fight directors on shows at the:
Royal Shakespeare Company, West End, National Theatre, National Theatre Studio, ENO, English Touring Theatre, The Shakespeare's Globe, Donmar Warehouse, Young Vic, Royal Court Theatre, Almeida, Bush Theatre, Kiln Theatre, Arcola Theatre, Park Theatre, Wokingham Theatre and more.
Our fight direction service may include:
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Fight Choreography
Dynamic, story-driven combat sequences designed to elevate narrative impact while ensuring performer safety and clarity for the audience.​
Coaching in Stage Weaponry and Physicalisation
Practical training for actors and ensembles in the safe and expressive use of weapons on stage and screen.
Historical Martial Arts & Historical Research
Specialist knowledge in historically accurate fighting systems, enriching productions with authenticity and depth.
Fight Dramaturgy
Collaborative design of violent storytelling to ensure staged violence has an arc, develops throughout the play and serves the journey of its characters.
Performance Welfare & Trauma-Informed Practice
Our team are mental health first aiders and trained in trauma informed practices. We offer a mindful approach to rehearsal and performance, recognising the emotional and physical demands of staged violence. Our holistic approach prioritises the wellbeing of all involved, fostering a safe, respectful, and creative working environment.
Stage Weaponry Maintenance
Providing information and support to stage management teams and prop departments (if they require) on the professional care and the upkeep for stage weapons, ensuring reliability, safety, and longevity of use.
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